Ziyarids

Ziyarids was a state in Iran (Middle East) that lasted from 931 to 1090 CE, about 159 years. Its people spoke Iranian languages (Median, Persian, Parthian, Scythian, Sogdian, Pashto, Kurdish).

Gilaki dynasty of Gorgan and Tabaristan. Qabus ibn Wushmgir built the 52-metre brick tower of Gonbad-e Qabus as his tomb in 1006.

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Facts

Dates: 931 to 1090 CE
Duration: 159 years
Type: State
Region: Iran, Middle East
Language family: Iranian
Capital: Gorgan

Events in Middle East during its time

1071 Battle of Manzikert

Neighbours in Middle East

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE
Great Seljuk Empire 1037 to 1194 CE
Zaydi Imamate of Yemen 897 to 1918 CE
Kingdom of Georgia 1008 to 1490 CE
Khazar Khaganate c. 650 to 969 CE
Sultanate of Rum 1077 to 1308 CE
Bagratid Armenia 885 to 1045 CE
Khwarazmian Empire 1077 to 1231 CE
Buyids 934 to 1062 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Chola Empire 848 to 1279 CE, South Asia

Questions

When did Ziyarids exist?

931 to 1090 CE, about 159 years.

Where was Ziyarids?

Iran, in Middle East. Its capital was Gorgan.

What language did Ziyarids speak?

Iranian. This family includes Median, Persian, Parthian, Scythian, Sogdian, Pashto, Kurdish.